Senior/Lead Capital Planning & Governance Specialist

Ameren

St. Louis, MO

Full Time

Posted October 22, 2026

$91k - $148k

Utilities

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Source: Workday View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 23, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Friday November 06, 2026

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Capital Planning & Governance Specialist is responsible for supporting the capital investment lifecycle for Ameren's Digital organization. The position partners with leaders to align budgets, develop and prioritize business cases, validate spending plans, and maintain accurate capital plan data within applicable systems.
Support, collaborate, and challenge Ameren functions to ensure optimal Digital portfolio investments of ~$1B over the next five years to be presented to senior leaders on a routine basis.
Proactively provide support and collaborate with Digital Leaders in matters of capital governance and analysis to include: capital planning, tracking of projects, forecasting, cost effectiveness analysis (as needed), and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Guide leaders through the emerging demand process when capital needs arise throughout the year.
Prepare reports, perform ad-hoc analysis, and investigate issues brought forth by Digital and/or Business Leaders related to capital plans.
Assist in the preparation of materials to get project approvals (e.g. business case development, documentation for Work Order approvals, etc.)
Independently create professional presentations that clearly communicate capital plans, analyses, and key insights in partnership with the Capital Planning and Digital teams.
Support rate reviews, audits, and other regulatory matters related to Digital capital including reporting and data requests.
Serve as administrator for the capital planning tool (OPPM) including new user training, implementing enhancements, troubleshooting bugs, and the testing of any system upgrades.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with Digital's Project Management Office and Financials organization to increase efficiency, transparency, and accuracy utilizing internal and external (benchmarking) best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field from an accredited University required. CPA, CFA, MBA or similar advanced degree in business, finance, or economics preferred. Five or more years of relevant professional experience required (e.g. accounting, financial reporting, analysis or modeling, and business planning). Experience in IT/technology and financial planning preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering or related field from an accredited University required. CPA, CFA, MBA or similar advanced degree in business, finance, or economics preferred. Ten or more years of relevant technology and demand planning experience required.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Detailed understanding of capital planning, corporate finance, forecasting, investment concepts, practices and methods. Strong analytical, problem solving, decision-making, strategic thinking, and planning skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Advanced financial, statistical, and quantitative modeling skills. Ability to take initiative, collaborate and lead. Strong business acumen and ability to see the big picture. Excellent communication (written/verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills to effectively interface with and influence internal/external contacts. Project and vendor management skills. Advanced proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
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